Wednesday, November 18, 2015

I have been working on this pattern for a while now. It's one of those things that you start... put down... pick back up... put back down... and then finally finish. I am happy to share this Quick & Easy Slipper Sock Crochet Pattern in 9 Women's Sizes! Feedback is very much appreciated as this is a pattern with a lot of information within it.This pattern has been tested several times (by myself) but with different sizes on my friends, as well as slippers being washed multiple times.Materials: - 74 - 118 yards (small amount) of heavy weight Worsted Weight Yarn - I used Red Heart's Super Saver - I9/5.5mm Crochet Hook - Tapestry Needle for Weaving in EndsMaterial Notes:Yarn Alternatives: Bernat's Super Value Yarn, Caron's One Pound, Hobby Lobby's Crafters Secret;Secondary Alternatives:Red Heart's With Love, Hobby Lobby's I Love This Yarn, with a J10/6mm Crochet Hook.I did make and test out some slippers using Vanna's Choice Yarn, and while they worked up well, the yarn wasn't as durable as the Super Saver yarn and became rather frizzy rather quickly. I also choose the Super Saver yarn because it has a nice cushion to it, and feels quite nice as it hugs your feet. For anyone with concerns regarding the rough feel - it will get softer after the first wash.Time Spent: You will be able to have a pair completed in roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (depending on size).Measurements: Included are Women's US sizes 4 through 12.5. Foot sizes are included below. Choose the one best suited for your foot. Half sizes included for reference, but slipper size will be to whole size.Gauge:Using an I9/5.5mm Hook and Red Heart Super Saver - 4" x 3" Chain 13, HDC in the 3rd chain, and each chain across. (12 HDC) R2 - 7: Chain 1, turn. HDC in the 1st stitch, and in each stitch. Fasten Off.Abbreviation/s: HDC - Half Double CrochetPattern Notes: Shoe sizes are not the same throughout - I have learned that through much research as I am sure many of you have realized while shoe shopping. Foot lengths are included below - choose the one that best suits your foot. For example, I wear a size 8.5 sneaker and 9 sandal. My foot size is 10" so following the numbers below, I made myself a pair of the size 9 - 9.5 slippers. Having the beginning increase split on either side of the beginning chain helps keep the seam straight, and also adds to the ease of keeping a looser tension. Joining is to be done into the first half double crochet, not the beginning chain. I suggest weaving in beginning tail after finishing round 3. Finished slipper will be about two inches shorter than foot. If using other yarns other than I named, your ease could/will probably vary.Patterns:Ladies US Size 4 (8 3/8" foot) - Ladies US Size 4.5 (8.5" foot) Chain 3. 8 HDC into 1st chain. Join. (8 HDC)R2: Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 1st HDC, 2 HDC in each of the next 7 HDC's around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (16 HDC)R3:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 2 HDCs, (2 HDC in the next HDC, 1 HDC in the next HDC) 7x around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (24 HDC)R4 - 10: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each around. Join.R11 - 18: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each across. DON'T Join.Scroll to bottom for Finish... Ladies US Size 5 (8 5/8" foot) - Ladies US Size 5.5 (8 7/8" foot)Chain 3. 8 HDC into 1st chain. Join. (8 HDC)R2:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 1st HDC, 2 HDC in each of the next 7 HDC's around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (16 HDC)R3:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 2 HDCs, (2 HDC in the next HDC, 1 HDC in the next HDC) 7x around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (24 HDC)R4 - 10: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each around. Join.R11 - 19: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each across. DON'T Join.Scroll to bottom for Finish...Ladies US Size 6 (9" foot) - Ladies US Size 6.5 (9 1/8" foot)Chain 3. 8 HDC into 1st chain. Join. (8 HDC)R2:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 1st HDC, 2 HDC in each of the next 7 HDC's around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (16 HDC)R3:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 2 HDCs, (2 HDC in the next HDC, 1 HDC in the next HDC) 7x around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (24 HDC)R4 - 11: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each around. Join. R12 - 20: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each across. DON'T Join.Scroll to bottom for Finish...

Ladies US Size 12 (11" foot) - Ladies US Size 12.5 (11 1/8" foot)Chain 3. 9 HDC into 1st chain. Join. (9 HDC)R2:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 1st HDC, 2 HDC in each of the next 8 HDC's around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (18 HDC)R3:Chain 1, turn. Work 1 HDC in the 2 HDCs, (2 HDC in the next HDC, 1 HDC in the next HDC) 8x around, 1 HDC in the next/first stitch. Join. (27 HDC)R4 - 14: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each around. Join.R15 - 25: Chain 1, turn. HDC in 1st HDC, and each across. DON'T Join.Scroll to bottom for Finish...TO FINISH: Chain 1, Turn slipper inside out. Working through both layers, slip stitch across back of slipper to close up. Fasten Off and Weave in Final End.

The finished slippers will seem on the smaller end at first, but that's normal! They will stretch with wear.

Please feel free to make and sell your own Quick and Easy Slippers using this pattern, but please DO NOT claim this pattern as your own nor should you sell my pattern, and DO NOT re-publish my photos as your own. DO NOT copy and paste my pattern anywhere, link to it instead.

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You should test your hook and yarn by working up a gauge to start with. If your gauge measures smaller than mine, then you need to go up a hook size. If your gauge measures bigger than mine, then you need to go down a hook size. When your gauge matches, then you start working your pattern.If you don't gauge beforehand, your finished slipper might come out too little or too big.

I haven't done children sizes yet so I am not sure what foot sizes are equal to what size. I have provided the foot size each slipper fits. If you can, measure the length of the childs foot and see if it fits the range provided.

Thank you for the pattern. Do you, or anyone reading comments, have any ideas of something comfortable to place on the bottom to make them non-slip? I have hardwood floors and steps in my home and am afraid of falls. Thank you! :)

You can apply puffy paint to the bottom. In a few comments up, Linda mentioned hot glue. Aside from these, check out this post from Whistle and Ivy for more ideas, and they're tried and true: https://www.whistleandivy.com/2017/09/7-tried-and-tested-ways-to-make-knit-and-crochet-slippers-non-slip.html.

Suggestion: for visual learners or those with cognitive issues like post concussion syndrome, whose brain wont allow them to move forward without the visual que that they have completed the task correctly (yes, unfortunately it is a real thing) perhaps you could attach additional photos to your blog of the steps along the way of making the slipper since you cant video it. (Sorry if this shows up a few times i was having issues with my phone)

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